AVCP CEO Presents on Arctic Typhoons as ICC General Assembly Concludes in Nunavut
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT, CANADA (July 25, 2026) — The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) delegation concluded its participation in the 15th Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) General Assembly on Saturday, joining Inuit leaders from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Chukotka for a final day focused on health, wellness, language preservation, and the future of Inuit leadership across the Arctic.
The final day of the General Assembly began with the lighting of the Qulliq, a traditional seal oil lamp, by a Canadian Elder and her family. Throughout the week, responsibility for the ceremony rotated among participating countries, serving as a meaningful and unifying way to begin each day of the gathering.
Morning reports included the ICC Inuit Women’s Summit Report, presented by Emma Lennert, and the Circumpolar Inuit Health Steering Committee Report, presented by Arnarak Bloch, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen the health and well-being of Inuit communities throughout the circumpolar North.
The day’s first keynote session focused on “Inuit Identity, Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Health and Wellbeing.” Presentations included Anna Wangenheim on health in body, soul, and spirit; Vivian Korthuis, AVCP Chief Executive Officer, on Arctic typhoons and their impacts on Arctic communities; and Aloupa Kulula on traditional medicine. Following the presentations, delegates shared perspectives on how these issues affect Inuit communities across the Arctic and explored opportunities for collaboration and resilience.
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AVCP CEO Presents on Arctic Typhoons as ICC General Assembly Concludes in Nunavut
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Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.
